Cranbourne Race 1 - Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Mdn Plate
LAST STYLEBENDER (2) showed ability when last in work including a placing when last resuming and has placed 2/3 fresh. Fitter for two hit-outs and expected to go close. HOFF IS ENUFF (12) is overdue having placed 5/8 in career and both runs while fresh. Fitter for two hit-outs, winning the latest. Can get off the mark this time. BOLD SUITOR (8) settled just off pace on debut, loomed up and hit the front but was grabbed late and held third. Better for it and shouldn't be a maiden long. EXPRESS BARBIE (4) is a filly by Alabama Express out of Pink Perfection making debut. Trialling well and Melham aboard. Watch the market closely.

Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1100m, soft track; a neck behind Aquilion Girl with 59.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1000m, 5 len behind Under My Thumb with 59.5kg at $4.60. Drawn to feature fresh.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dylan Dean | 0:48.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/11 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dylan Dean | 0:46.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 30/03/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Sale | 1100m | Soft 5 | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 1:04.07 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
4/9 | 14/03/2025 | 139 | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Carleen Hefel | 59.5kg | 0:58.21 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
2/8 | 26/10/2024 | 147 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 58.5kg | 0:58.53 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.25 |
5/9 | 01/06/2024 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 6 | Holly Watson | 57kg | 0:58.52 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 11/05/2024 | - | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 56kg | 0:58.38 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
Four-year-old mare having first start by leading sire Written Tycoon out of All Come True. Purchased for AUD $ 140,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Won a Cranbourne jump-out on February 17. Then followed up with a finished fifth in a Cranbourne Synthetic jump-out on July 14. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Tricky gate but prefer to see.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 760m | Synthetic | Adam McCabe | 0:44.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Adam McCabe | 0:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Filly by Alabama Express making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on July 22. Looks primed for a bold debut.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:50.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 750m | 0:44.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
5/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Carleen Hefel | 0:43.13 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Mare by Invader facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Mornington jump-out on July 9. Prepared to give her this run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Jasmine Trenwith | 0:35.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 780m | Zac Spain | 0:45.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Rhys McLeod | 0:48.61 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Nathan Evans | 0:39.27 | - | 5 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Filly by Holler on debut. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on July 22. Drawn wide so happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackie Beriman | 0:50.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Joe Bowditch | 1:03.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 900m | Carleen Hefel | 0:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First starter by Trojan Of Troy out of Precious Amy. Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Makes debut on home track so well worth keeping safe first time out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Liana Wood | 1:00.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liana Wood | 0:48.04 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liana Wood | 0:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Liana Wood | 0:38.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Bailey Kinninmont | 0:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
At debut, 3rd of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Cannyworth carrying 58kg at $14. Shows ability and expected to improve. Strong debut and shapes as a leading chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 0:59.12 | 5-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
8/10 | 02/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Jake Noonan | 0:35.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Jake Noonan | 0:46.66 | - | 0 |
| 3.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael Dee
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Two-year-old gelding (Ocean Park - Sacred Charm) who was bought for NZD $ 25,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). He has five recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Cranbourne over 800m on July 21. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Craig Williams | 0:48.44 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 760m | Synthetic | Craig Williams | 0:45.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:48.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Carleen Hefel | 0:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jye McNeil
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Brazen Beau on debut. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on July 21. Well educated and can give a sight first outing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:48.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Patrick Moloney | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 650m | Jett Stanley | 0:37.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo F Hcp on July 12 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Signature Scent with 54kg at $31. Blinkers on but prefer to see again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | OPEN F 2 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jye McNeil | 54kg | 1:05.46 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
10/12 | 13/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Mark Zahra | 0:58.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Luke Currie | 0:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Liam Riordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Motcombs carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Permanence carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:46.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Melea Castle | 0:46.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 30/01/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 0:58.57 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
3/7 | 15/01/2025 | 16 | MDN 4U | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 1112m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 59.5kg | 1:05.26 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
2/11 | 30/12/2024 | 165 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:07.43 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
5/12 | 18/07/2024 | 17 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Patrick Moloney | 59.5kg | 1:10.39 | 11-12-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
2/12 | 01/07/2024 | 27 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Patrick Moloney | 59.5kg | 1:23.31 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 04/06/2024 | 12 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 5 | Patrick Moloney | 59.5kg | 1:19.23 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |