Cranbourne Race 2 - Nzb Karaka 2026 Mdn Plate
LAYLA (8) was well in the market on debut at Sandown Lakeside and gave a sight on speed, going down narrowly when third. Better for the run and draw to be prominent again. Looks hard to beat. MISS MARANDA (9) has raced two times to date and has wound up strongly at each. Tricky gate but expected to be running on hard with even luck. PAFITIS (3) finished off juvenile season in the Sires Produce and was safely held behind Vinrock. Gelded since. Placed 2/2 when fresh and has the ability. Should go close this level. TROOPER (1) looks close to a win and resumed with a strong run at Geelong when third after sitting on speed. Fitter and can give a sight again. GREAT FUEGO (5) has placed two of four starts, the latest coming hard strongly to finish runner-up at Seymour. Tricky gate but rates among the leading chances.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Tower Bridge carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Lunar Arc carrying 59.5kg at $14. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 12/12/2025 | 154 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1230m | Good 3 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:10.91 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:45.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:48.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 11/07/2025 | 31 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1230m | Soft 7 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:15.79 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2025 | 21 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:11.54 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/05/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 59.5kg | 1:10.76 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Lachlan King
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding by Snitzel making his first appearance. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on December 22. Trained on the course and after a host of trials is worth watching for a move.
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 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Caitlin Hollowood | 1:02.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jett Stanley | 0:59.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Luke Currie | 1:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Daniel Moor | 0:48.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Daniel Moor | 0:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 58kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Vrc Sires' March 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Vinrock with 57kg at $41. Previously first up; second of 8 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vinrock with 58kg at $4.40. Resuming in far easier grade and expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Zoe Waller | 0:58.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zoe Waller | 0:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/15 | 08/03/2025 | 16 | G2 OPEN 2 | $304,100.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:22.94 | 4-4-11 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2025 | 75 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 58kg | 1:11.78 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 57.5kg | 1:04.77 | 6-7-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Merimbula with 58kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sabeeria with 58kg at $8.50. Not far away all three this time in and is worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:32.91 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:11.78 | 9-9-5 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2025 | 240 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:10.70 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jamie Mott | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Tash McMahon | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 07/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jason Collett | 57kg | 1:20.23 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Celine Gaudray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Brickendon carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Before that 10th of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1100m, on a wet track; 36 len behind Rodriquez carrying 58kg at $9. Tricky gate but looks hard to beat on that latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 1:18.53 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 10/12 | 07/12/2025 | 59 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Koby Jennings | 58kg | 1:10.47 | 12-12-10 | 10 |
| 36.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.52 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Koby Jennings | 0:46.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1454m | Good 3 | Ben Allen | 57.5kg | 1:27.62 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1217m | Soft 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57.5kg | 1:15.14 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Jackie Beriman
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1203m, 4.5 len behind Rattle'n'roll with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Blue Hawaiian carrying 57kg at $31. Fair fresh but prefer others at this stage.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | 136 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 57.5kg | 1:11.70 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jackie Beriman | 0:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 28/07/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Jackie Beriman | 56kg | 1:11.28 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $37,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jackie Beriman | 57kg | 1:12.58 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/06/2025 | 152 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Jackie Beriman | 56kg | 1:01.08 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Jackie Beriman | 0:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 23/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3,45 | $75,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:10.39 | 3-1-8 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2025 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 3 | Jackie Beriman | 57kg | 1:19.41 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Celine Gaudray
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Was well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Karren with 57kg at $4.80. Gave a sight on debut and looks well placed to score.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 57kg | 1:11.71 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:49.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:46.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Jenni The Ninja with 57kg at $8.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Toy Queen with 57kg at $3.50. Has wound up strongly both runs and is expected to go close.
Last Starts 16 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 | 17/12/2025 | 19 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57kg | 1:11.27 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 0:57.91 | 5-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Carleen Hefel | 0:46.18 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Emily Pozman | 0:49.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Samarelle carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1113m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lamassu with 54kg at $61. First run for the new yard and worth keeping safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jett Stanley | 0:47.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Harry Coffey | 0:48.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 15/07/2025 | 20 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ashley Morgan | 55.5kg | 1:13.21 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/06/2025 | 125 | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1113m | Heavy 8 | Hannah Edgley | 54kg | 1:07.73 | 6-11-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 56kg | 1:11.78 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 56kg | 1:06.39 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Cannyworth with 58kg at $11. Resumes a gelding and will pay to watch for a significant move.
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 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:48.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:49.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/14 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Koby Jennings | 58kg | 0:59.12 | 13-14-5 | 13 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Liam Riordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt on November 5 2024 over 1000m, 16 len behind Tycoon Star with 58kg at $26. Returned from break 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Jewel Bandit carrying 58kg at $26. Fitter again and should improve sharply.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 12/12/2025 | 402 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 0:58.44 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Olivia East | 0:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 05/11/2024 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $203,125.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 0:58.01 | 8-9-10 | 9 |
| 16.9L | $26.00 |