Cranbourne Race 1 - Hygain Pace For The Kids (Ratings Exempt)
LAMBRO MACH (4) finished second at his most recent outing, beaten 7 metres, in a far better performance at Ballarat over 2200m. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. PLATINUM JIVE NZ (8) resumes from a spell of three months after showing some very good form last campaign, closing it off with a win over 2240m at Melton. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. TELERN LOFTY (6) is a genuine type who was a solid second most recently at Shepparton. Must be included in what looks a suitable assignment. MORRIS BROWN (2) must be respected after scoring last start by 5 metres at Terang over 1680m. Top-three candidate from the favourable draw.

Driver: Sophie Jefferies
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Newcastle over 2030m NR up to 55 on February 27. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 12 m by Pistol Pearce (2:33.80) in NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $5. Among the main chances on best figures.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 10/12 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 54.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start posted a big 5 m win when quickly away, (Fr5) at Terang (1:59.60) beating The Art Of Success in NR up to 55 on March 27 at $6.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.70 |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $2.25 |
| 5/12 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 55 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Lachlan Dakin | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 30 m by Komodo (2:01.00) in NR80 on March 28 at $31. At the start before 8th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was 10th-13.03 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $18. Can make amends.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $18.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 118.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat beaten 7 m by Heatseeker (2:42.40) in NR 58 to 67 on March 19 at $7.50. Looks a top chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 47 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Patrick Tomkinson
Stats
Comments
Two back was seventh behind Fire Marshall at Melton over 2240m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Popcornfriday at Melton over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $1.85. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $1.85 |
| 7/11 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $1.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Our Art Work at Charlton over 1609m in a NR up to 59 on March 15 at $1.75. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Blackjack Whacko at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR 55 to 64 on March 24 at $2.10. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | 316 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.15 |
| 3/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 2/7 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early speed at Birchip well beaten by Shadow Celt (2:38.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $26. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 2250m at Boort beaten 24 m by Lewielewis (2:48.20) in NR 56 to 64 on March 1 at $9.50. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 125.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 50.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 47 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 92.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months off the scene. Finished off last campaign recording by 11 m when driven back in the field, when quickly away, (Fr3) held up early, at Melton (2:41.00) beating The Steel Dragon in NR 57 to 63 on January 2 at $3.40 at the bell was 3rd-3.9m 2WWC. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Bendigo (2:36.30) beating Indi Party Mood in NR 52 to 57 on October 15 at $7. Awkwardly drawn but expected to run a bold race.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | W J Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | W J Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.15 |
| 3/12 | 17/11/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 65 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.40 |