Cranbourne Race 6 - Blue Hills Rise Maiden Trot
MI BOW (4) ran fourth last start at Shepparton over 1690m, beaten 17 metres. Primary contender in this comparable race. WHISKEY DAWN (5) is at the track for the first time. By Creatine and hails from the Tim Mcguigan stable. Showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Makes plenty of appeal. WAITING FOR ANNA (2) is in the mix following a fourth at her first run back over 1609m at this track. SOLO SAPPHIRE (6) is stepping out for the first time. By Bettors Delight and hails from the Courtney Slater stable. Showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Will be right there at the business end.

Driver: Steve Leight
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Four-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1750m at Birchip well beaten by Atego Robbo (2:19.50) on March 8 at $5.50. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Steve Leight | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Steve Leight | 2:08.3 | 4 |
| 172.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Steve Leight | 0 |
| 120L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 15 m fourth behind Desert Royale over 1609m in a on May 17. Open to sharp improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 251 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 77.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 51.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 71.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.4 | 3 |
| 199.2L | $5.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2100m at Charlton was 8th-15.7 at the bell, beaten 5 m by No Shenaniganz (2:43.60) on May 8 at $34. At the start before was well back in the run when 10th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 55 m by Champagnes (2:06.00) on April 30 at $81. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 53.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L C Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 32.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 70.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $4.60 |
| 9/11 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 41.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L C Potter | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1690m at Shepparton was 5th-7.33 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Aldebaran Zane (2:13.70) in 4yo+ on May 19 at $8.50. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton was 4th-9.7 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Farstar (2:51.70) in 4yo+ on April 28 at $13. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:07.3 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:06.8 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:05.5 | 7 |
| 36.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Four-year-old mare (Creatine - French Frolic) making her debut. Finished third at Bacchus Marsh in a trial on March 28 over 1940m. Profiles nicely and is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Five-year-old mare (Bettors Delight - Comekissmequick) making her debut. Finished second at Bacchus Marsh in a trial on May 9 over 1940m. Profiles well so expect a bold showing despite the draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Calders Revenge at Ballarat over 1710m in a 4yo+ on January 8 at $7. Will make her presence felt.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 188.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 248.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 231.7L | $14.00 |
| 0/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | G Batsakis | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Driver: Tony Mallia
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Comments
Five-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Desert Royale (2:00.10) on May 17 at $71. Will need to improve sharply.
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 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | A F B Mallia | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 66.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A F B Mallia | 0 |
| 159.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A F B Mallia | 0 |
| 99.1L | $0.00 |