Cranbourne Race 8 - Hygain Pace
OHHEMMJAY CRESCO (1) took charge early on and kept going to record a emphatic 13 metres win last start over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This is a nice drop in class so he is sure to prove tough to beat again. PICKLE IT (5) finished third last start, beaten 18 metres at this track over 1609m. Expect him to be prominent. QUICK CRUNCH (7) disappointed last time when eighth over 1690m at Kilmore. Can make amends. TOPHUT JOHNY (9) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.2 metres at Ballarat over 1710m.

Driver: Gary Pekin
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In good form recently. Last start posted a big 13 m win when quickly away, (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:07.40) beating Bonjorge in on September 22 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 4.6. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Gary Pekin | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 01/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $1.90 |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 186 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | G Pekin | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 01/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | G Pekin | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Won three starts back at Hamilton over 1660m on August 10. Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Charlton was 6th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Shezabluechip (1:59.60) on September 21 at $3.80. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 8 | NR 36 to 40 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2026 | 34 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Jackie Barker | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 29.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Spun Silver at Kilmore over 2180m on September 24 at $8. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Ozzie Diamond at Kilmore over 1690m on September 30 at $8.50. Capable of going well on best performances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Monique Burnett | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | A Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Grech
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Last start won by a nose (Sr4) at Kilmore (2:04.80) beating Rocknroll Rambo in on September 24 at $5.50 at the bell was 5th-11.37. In form and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P Grech | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-5.2 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Justlikedave (1:54.50) on September 13 at $15. Nice effort last time. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Barton | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 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
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Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 35 m by Corbie Laidir (2:00.50) on September 29 at $41. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 1755m at Echuca, beaten 30 m by Regal Rock (2:08.30) on September 22 at $6. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-9.88 beaten 10 m by Blue Miki (2:03.20) on September 24 at $15. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 1.2 m by Roblen Demon (2:34.80) on September 13 at $9.50. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/09/2026 | 11 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.55 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Taylor Ford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start won by 1.2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Ballarat (2:06.00) beating Kimchi in on September 23 at $4.20 at the bell was 5th-8.55. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 10/10 | 26/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 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: Hannah Lewis
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Charlton, at the bell was leading 4 beaten 15 m by Sporting Rage (1:55.50) on August 17 at $16. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at Hamilton, beaten 35 m by Devereux (1:58.80) in 3yo on August 10 at $8. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | 2& 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Matthew Craven | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 32.6L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $1.25 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |