Cranbourne Race 2 - Mark Gurry & Associates Pace
SHOTINTHEDARK (5) ran fourth last start at Ballarat over 2200m, beaten 7 metres. Meets a comparable field so he will be hard to beat. CALEDONIAN RANGER (3) finished fourth last start, beaten 5.5 metres at Terang over 1680m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. WINGATE GUY (7) is better than his last-start run for eighth over 2190m at Shepparton would suggest. Worth another chance. PISTOL PEARCE (6) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2180m at Kilmore.

Driver: Chris Romanidis
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 7 m by Bayside Victory (2:40.70) in NR up to 49 on January 26 at $14. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 2100m after being wide early at Geelong, beaten 7 m by Too The Max (2:37.30) in NR up to 49 on January 16 at $5.50. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Chris Romanidis | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 176 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/06/2025 | 16 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Romanidis | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2080m at this track was 2nd-1.2 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Bulletproof Kid (2:32.80) in NR 47 to 52 on February 8 at $6.50. Before that, 7th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 9 m by Cheys Angel (2:03.00) in NR 48 to 53 on January 29 at $19. Has the same draw and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/01/2026 | 90 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/10/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 10th-20.4 beaten 5.5 m by Too The Max (2:01.40) in NR up to 50 on February 13 at $5.50. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1145m at this track, beaten 6 m by Starzinhereyes (1:20.90) in NR 49 to 53 on January 18 at $2.20. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 | |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $1.50 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $4.60 |
| 8/11 | 15/12/2025 | 102 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eleventh behind Rockaway Beach at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 51 to 56 on April 10 at $21. Ready to run well.
Last Starts 317 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/03/2025 | 89 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2024 | 26 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/11/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P Grech | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P Grech | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darby McGuigan
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 7 m fourth behind Where Is Woody at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 50 to 55 on February 5. Expect to see the best from him now.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 169 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 20/08/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.35 |
| 1/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 7 m by Monsieur Flamel (2:45.30) in NR up to 55 on February 12 at $26. At his previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1690m after being wide early at Maryborough, beaten 12 m by Lorimermajor (2:00.50) in NR 50 to 55 on January 28 at $12. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 26.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 82.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-5.13 beaten 18 m by Interpretation (2:42.20) in NR 50 to 56 on February 17 at $16. The run before 5th (Sr4) over 1690m at Shepparton was 7th-10.75 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Random Mahoney (2:02.70) in NR 47 to 51 on February 10 at $10. Hard to go past on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 01/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 22 m by Karuma Kev (2:45.10) in NR 40 to 49 on January 28 2025 at $5.50. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 13/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2025 | 54 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | 40 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 23/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2025 | 38 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-2.41 beaten 15 m by Always A Showgirl (2:42.50) in NR up to 50 on February 12 at $9.50. Before that broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore well beaten by Interpretation (2:03.90) in NR up to 52 M on January 22 at $8.50. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 139.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 71.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Good effort last outing 2nd (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was leading by 1.68 at the bell, beaten a nose by Michen Roy (1:58.20) in NR 50 to 55 on February 6 at $2.90. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | David Miles | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 39.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2025 | 33 | NR 49 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | David Miles | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |