Cranbourne Race 5 - Aldebaran Park Trotters Hcp
EMMWALLEN (3) has not raced for eight months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. Boasts a record of two wins from four starts when fresh from a spell. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. EL CONQUEROR NZ (5) worked to find the lead and kept kicking only to find a couple better last time out over 2690m at Maryborough. This doesn't look as hard so he is in the right race to find winning form. SOVEREIGN TIGER (6) is the next elect off a last-start win by a head at Kilmore over 2180m. MAESTRO (8) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2690m at Maryborough four weeks ago.

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ballarat was 2nd-3.25 at the bell, beaten 9 m by El Tornado (2:49.00) on September 23 at $14. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2080m at this track, beaten 40 m by Kyvalley Reeva (2:36.10) on September 13 at $3.40. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | 44 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 40.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 35 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 78.3L | $19.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Aussie Mifsud
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton was 6th-10.53 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Dels Destiny (2:48.00) on September 18 at $34. At his previous start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.8 beaten 7 m by Kitty Cash (1:58.30) on September 6 at $41. Expected to do much better this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Keayang Gypsy at Melton over 1720m on January 23 at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:39.00) beating Im Above The Law in on January 18 at $3.70. Has a strong first-up record with two wins to his name and is sure to measure up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 32.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 122 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 44.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 31.7L | $3.20 |

Driver: Rodney Petroff
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Last start 4th (40m) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 4th-11.6 beaten 16 m by Boutika (2:42.80) on September 21 at $6.50. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-1.03 beaten a neck by Avant Guard (2:48.60) on September 3 at $18. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 203 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 54.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 118.8L | $4.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Antonov at Maryborough over 2190m on August 24 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Antonov at Maryborough over 2690m on September 7 at $8.50. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 15.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 29/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:42.90) beating Zarski in on August 13 at $26 at the bell was 3rd-2.27. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 94.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | 168 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 90.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 207.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 20 m by Karbine (2:46.30) on September 26 at $41. At the run before 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton was 2nd-2.81 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Sebastians Boy (2:47.30) on September 19 at $8.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (10m) over 2690m at Maryborough was 3rd-12.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Antonov (3:26.30) on September 7 at $12. Decent effort last start. Leading player.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/08/2026 | 28 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | NR 51 Discretionary Handicap | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 44.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 35 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2026 | 16 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 83.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | NR 58 or better | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 26.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
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Last start 8th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 25 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $81. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton was 7th-19.24 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Rubys Dream (2:04.20) on September 19 at $126. Better than the last few runs suggest and he 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 33.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 94.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |