Cranbourne Race 4 - Decron Maiden Trot
ALDEBARAN AXL (6) has not raced for three-and-a-half months. Looks forward enough for this return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Sure to be right there at the finish. BIG RAIN (3) finished 4.5 metres from the winner in third at Bendigo over 2150m last start at her first career run. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Leading hope in a similar race. KICKABARREL (9) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1710m at Ballarat. MOONLIGHT BILLY (7) is ready to improve after debuting with a respectable fourth last time out over 2150m at Bendigo.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 19 m by Rockinwithstyle (2:02.30) in MAIDEN on March 21 at $71. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 61.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 31.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | J Attard | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 209.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J Attard | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 41.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | J Attard | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 66.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2025 | 34 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | J Attard | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 229.5L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/07/2025 | 49 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | J Attard | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 134.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 226.5L | $101.00 |

Driver: Craig Hoban
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-4.67 beaten 14 m by Leggy Peggy (2:08.00) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 5 at $10. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 8 m by In High Places (2:09.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 22 at $19. Found a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 58 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 203.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/11/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Chris Alford | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo was 4th-5.41 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by La Lune Noire (2:47.00) in 3yo MAIDEN on February 6 at $11. Drawn to advantage and can improve.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Monique Burnett
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton was 5th-9.62 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Cresco Cashflow (2:50.80) in MAIDEN on February 17 at $9.50. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:05.5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.6 | 6 |
| 103.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:03.7 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 2:08.5 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/2 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 219.7L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 45 m by Cresco Cashflow (2:50.80) in MAIDEN on February 17 at $9.50. At his previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 70 m by Classic Fair (2:08.30) in 3yo MAIDEN on January 15 at $61. Can make amends.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | 33 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 46.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 68.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 4th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton was leading by.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 70 m by Abbie (2:48.30) in NR 46 to 52 on November 4 at $26. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 69.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:06.8 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anthony Butt | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-5.41 beaten 8 m by La Lune Noire (2:47.00) in 3yo MAIDEN on February 6 at $13. Top-three hope with improvement likely.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was well beaten after breaking at Shepparton on February 10. Not enthused.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 10/02/2026 | 252 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 234.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 194.1L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/05/2025 | 91 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 161.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/02/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.8 | 6 |
| 180.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2025 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 107.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/01/2025 | 312 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 113.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 40 m by Leggy Peggy (2:08.00) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 5 at $4.40. The run previous 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 70 m by Heavens Wish (2:11.20) in MAIDEN on January 29 at $7.50. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 72.5L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 193.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 2:09.4 | 2 |
| 83.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 88.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2026 | 278 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |