Cranbourne Race 5 - Core Protective Group Mdn Plate
KHABALOV (7) has been good in two runs back from a spell, close up when hard in the market at Pakenham before placing at Wangaratta. Ready to peak now and maps well. SHOW OF GOLD (4) has been close up his past couple at Pakenham, beaten under two lengths on both occasions. Maps for a soft trail from the inside draw and can win. GOLD MOON (1) is lightly raced, coming off a 43 day break. Back to 1600m here, he could improve. HUMBLE HERO (6) could be an improver stepping up in trip third-up but does need to show a bit more. MISS PEPEHA (8) perhaps next best.

Jockey: Tianni Chapman
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 2000m, 9 len behind Sacrify with 59.5kg at $13. Before that 5th of 7 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shanwah carrying 59.5kg at $26. Has ability and can turn things around.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 30/01/2025 | 8 | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 59.5kg | 2:05.37 | 2-3-8 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 22/01/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 59.5kg | 1:37.97 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
2/9 | 30/12/2024 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1600m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:38.59 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw August 3 over 1600m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Hand Me Down with 59.5kg at $16. On debut ran last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ready Tiger carrying 59.5kg at $81. Going moderately in preparation for this outing, most recently finishing fourth in a jump-out at Cranbourne.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Liam Riordan | 1:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Selena Margaritis | 0:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 03/08/2024 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Nathan Punch | 59.5kg | 1:43.24 | 3-5-10 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $16.00 |
11/11 | 18/07/2024 | - | MDN | $37,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Patrick Moloney | 59.5kg | 1:38.74 | 6-7-11 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1423m, 9 len behind Bourtange carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Flying Straz with 59.5kg at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 25/02/2025 | 184 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Sale | 1423m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 1:27.24 | 3-1-9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Carleen Hefel | 0:58.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:48.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/12 | 25/08/2024 | 28 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 1:12.04 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 28/07/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 1:08.68 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Nic's Choice with 59.5kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Preservator with 59.5kg at $7.50. Should be right there.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 20/02/2025 | 7 | MDN 3,45 | $75,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:24.79 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 3,45 | $75,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:25.79 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 28/01/2025 | 172 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 1225m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:12.53 | 11-10-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
6/12 | 09/08/2024 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1500m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:30.82 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 26/07/2024 | 22 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1447m | Soft 7 | Craig Newitt | 58kg | 1:27.53 | 2-1-6 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
10/14 | 04/07/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1106m | Soft 6 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:06.59 | 9-12-10 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Stolen Art with 59.5kg at $21. Returned from break 6th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Express Guard with 59.5kg at $61. Minor hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 28/02/2025 | 91 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Terang | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:25.12 | 8-10-6 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $61.00 |
3/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Wodonga | 1100m | Soft 6 | Will Price | 59.5kg | 1:05.08 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1103m, 4 len behind Mystic Reign carrying 55kg at $101. Last start 6th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Meh Keffi carrying 59kg at $51. Possible improver.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Moe | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59kg | 1:12.46 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
6/13 | 01/02/2025 | 122 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 55kg | 1:05.09 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
5/6 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Sam Kennedy | 1:00.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 02/10/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 57kg | 1:23.10 | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 18.2L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Preservator carrying 59kg at $2.80. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1590m, 1.2 len behind La Rosetta carrying 59kg at $4. Can break through here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Good 4 | Adam McCabe | 59kg | 1:35.89 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 13/02/2025 | 162 | MDN 3,45 | $75,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 59kg | 1:25.79 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
1/10 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Ethan Brown | 1:01.96 | - | 0 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 04/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:31.51 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 21/08/2024 | 18 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1500m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:30.84 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
4/6 | 03/08/2024 | 17 | BM70 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1410m | Soft 5 | Ben Melham | 59kg | 1:24.48 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
4/8 | 17/07/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Ben Melham | 57.5kg | 1:13.29 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
7/7 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Soft | Craig Newitt | 0:46.68 | - | 0 |
| 4.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dakotah Keane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vivacissimo with 56kg at $61. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Manhattan View carrying 57.5kg at $151. Not completely hopeless.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 27/02/2025 | 187 | MDN FM 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Dakotah Keane | 56kg | 1:25.17 | 5-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
2/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Dakotah Keane | 0:54.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Soft | Jake Noonan | 0:57.79 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
6/11 | 24/08/2024 | 15 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1590m | Soft 5 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:38.48 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
5/12 | 09/08/2024 | 23 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1500m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:30.82 | 10-9-5 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
6/15 | 17/07/2024 | 13 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:27.13 | 8-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $151.00 |
9/14 | 04/07/2024 | 128 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1106m | Soft 6 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:06.59 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
10/12 | 27/02/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 0:57.53 | 11-8-10 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare by Highland Reel facing the starter for the first time. Finished ninth in a Pakenham jump-out on March 4. Market best guide here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Lucy Browne | 1:13.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jett Stanley | 1:03.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lucy Browne | 0:48.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good | Alana Kelly | 0:59.83 | - | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Punch
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Game Plan with 57kg at $101. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 20/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 57kg | 1:25.37 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
5/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Brydie Blackshaw | 1:01.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Yoko Ota
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Magic Princess carrying 56kg at $61. Before that 5th of 8 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 2100m, 7 len behind Girls Girls Girls with 56kg at $21. Can't have.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 18/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 56kg | 1:37.97 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $61.00 |
5/8 | 22/12/2024 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Horsham | 2100m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 56kg | 2:12.06 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Colac | 1600m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 56kg | 1:40.55 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
10/11 | 17/11/2024 | 18 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 54kg | 1:21.58 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $201.00 |
11/11 | 30/10/2024 | 125 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 56kg | 0:57.41 | 10-9-11 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $201.00 |
5/9 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Good | Beau Mertens | 0:46.98 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
12/12 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Soft 6 | Mitchell Aitken | 57kg | 0:59.37 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sally Wynne
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 6th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Game Plan carrying 57kg at $71. Don't think she will trouble this field.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 20/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 57kg | 1:25.37 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $71.00 |