Cranbourne Race 3 - Vhrc / Benstud Standardbreds Pace
INEXORABLE (5) ran third last start at this track over 2080m, beaten 4.5 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and she can figure in the finish. BELLA LOUISE (7) went back last start and didn't measure up when 15 metres from the winner in eighth at this track over 2080m. That effort followed a nice fourth at this track two runs ago. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Tackles a similar assignment and she can turn the recent effort around. JUST PEDRO (8) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at Maryborough over 2190m. Must be included. SUMTHIN ELSE (4) could only finish seventh over 2240m at Melton most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Liam Older
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 7 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Ima Charma at Terang over 1680m on March 2 at $4.60. Nicely draw and expected to run well.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/03/2026 | 19 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/2 | 17/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | A S Ratnasingham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 09/05/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | A S Ratnasingham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2080m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.4 beaten 9 m by Precious Belle (2:35.40) on June 28 at $8.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2080m at this track was 5th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Frosty Drop (2:33.90) on June 14 at $51. Has a low draw this time and can improve.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2026 | 105 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton was 9th-12.6 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Janiebquick (2:04.50) on July 10 at $51. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was 4th-4.95 beaten a head by Aliza Hill (2:02.90) on June 23 at $61. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 17 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2026 | 135 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 29/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | S F Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Bettor Punter (2:45.30) on July 10 at $5.50. At the run before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2080m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.9 beaten 12 m by Mikispur (2:33.70) on July 5 at $8.50. Can improve and has to be included among the main chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2080m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 2nd-2.4 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Mikispur (2:33.70) on July 5 at $13. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | 27 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 19.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 24.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 161 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Hoban
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Promising type show didn't do much at the end of his last preparation. Fair return to racing first up good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-8.9 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Cocosworld (2:07.00) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $17. Fitter an sits high among the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/07/2026 | 192 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Craig Hoban | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 74.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 95.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Craig Hoban | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 57.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 48.6L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2080m at this track was 9th-15.5 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Mikispur (2:33.70) on July 5 at $4.33. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Katie Lorraine (1:55.40) on June 28 at $4.80. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/06/2026 | 15 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 91 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 7th-9.5 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Savon De Roche (2:41.50) on July 13 at $9.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-8 beaten a head by Im Wesley (2:39.40) on June 29 at $7. Best form should see him go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daniel Jack
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 30 m by Day Two (2:02.10) on April 8 2025 at $41. Maybe later.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2025 | 49 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 45.2L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2025 | 211 | NR 49 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 09/09/2024 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2024 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.0 | 8 |
| 42.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |