Cranbourne Race 4 - Decron Mdn Trot
GYM QUEEN (3) worked to find the lead and kept kicking only to find one better last time out over 1609m at this track, making it six minor placings in a row. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. ASPEN BELLE (2) is a four-year-old mare from the Anthony Spiteri stable on debut. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Trial winner who looks above average. Any push in betting will add to the confidence. MISS KOMMUNICATION (1) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Kilmore over 1690m. WAITING FOR ANNA (4) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at Maryborough over 2190m.

Driver: Rodney Petroff
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Matisoff at Bendigo over 2150m on June 3 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Reverand Bob at Kilmore over 1690m on June 18 at $13. Big chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | B D Forge | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 58.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:06.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rodney Petroff | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Fred Spiteri
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare by Southwind Frank out of Courchevel having her first start. Showed ability when she won at Maryborough in a trial on June 21 over 1690m. On debut and has winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Remembrance Time at Geelong over 2100m on June 5 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Laras Dream at this track over 1609m on June 14 at $2. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.3 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 75.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-16.5 beaten 16 m by Cudgee Breeze (2:51.20) on June 17 at $4. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 45 m by Remembrance Time (2:42.20) on June 5 at $19. Has the ability to figure prominently.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 43.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:06.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 251 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 77.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 51.8L | $8.50 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 40 m by Nedza Thriller (2:50.90) on June 25 at $12. At her previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5 beaten 7 m by Laras Dream (2:02.40) on June 14 at $4.40. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.0 | 7 |
| 41.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:07.3 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:06.8 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Shes Sky High (2:01.00) on September 28 at $26. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 235 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/11/2025 | 37 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 313.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 28/09/2025 | 84 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 128.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 93.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: Shane Taylor
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1790m at Warragul well beaten by Mista Walker (2:15.60) on June 8 at $61. Two runs back 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 60 m by Pharisee (1:57.20) on March 19 2024 at $71. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 08/06/2026 | 811 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 126.1L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2024 | 8 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | G W Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 61.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2024 | 481 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | G W Mcelhinney | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2022 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M M Burnett | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 180.7L | $8.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2022 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M M Burnett | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 35.8L | $8.00 | |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2022 | - | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M M Burnett | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on May 24. Two runs back 10th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, well beaten by Calders Revenge (2:10.00) in 4yo+ on January 8 at $7. Finds a nice race and can improve.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 136 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:06.7 | 7 |
| 360.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 188.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 248.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 231.7L | $14.00 |
| 0/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | G Batsakis | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |