Cranbourne Race 1 - The Valley @ Southside Cranbourne Mdn Plate
HEADBANGER (3) is a four-start maiden, but it took a potential star in Trapper John to run her down last time. Wasn't beaten far here the start prior and the only obvious trick is the outside alley in the small field, but a positive early ride could overcome that. PERFECT MOTION (5) is a daughter of Hanseatic on debut here and she's had two jumpouts this time in preparation for this, both suggesting she's poised to run well fresh. INVINCIBLE LOVER (4) is a two-start maiden who placed on debut then could only manage fourth last start, beaten 2 lengths over 1100m at Pakenham. Will probably drift back but wind up late and the small field might assist. FANFIRE (2) resumes today after failing to impress on debut but has jumped out three times this time in, winning the latest. Has gate 1 and Meech, which are big positives. SASSIDORA (6) did nothing first-up but can feature in the exotics if she runs up to the debut performance.
Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Royal Meeting - Polanaise). She has seven recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a Balnarring jump-out on January 28. Would need to see a serious market move to entertain.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Melea Castle | 0:49.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Melea Castle | 0:33.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Dylan Dunn | 0:48.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Melea Castle | 0:53.06 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Melea Castle | 0:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Linda Meech
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1100m, 7 len behind Undisputable carrying 56kg at $4. Expecting a bright return, especially from the inside a
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | John Allen | 0:56.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 850m | Dean Yendall | 0:52.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:06.04 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Trapper John with 56kg at $4.80. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Jewel Bandit carrying 56kg at $2.35. Went close last time. Took a handy one to run her down last start, so clearly the one to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/01/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 56kg | 0:57.59 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 0:58.44 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.35 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 233 | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Billy Egan | 57kg | 0:57.91 | 7-5-7 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne Synthetic | 760m | Synthetic | Jordan Childs | 0:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 55kg | 1:02.81 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1000m, long-neck behind Blue Akoya with 56kg at $10. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1100m, 2 len behind Fundamental Nature carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Plenty of scope for improvement and is right in the mix.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 56.5kg | 1:04.67 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Paul Gatt | 56kg | 0:59.22 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Martin Kelly | 1:02.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Good | Logan Bates | 0:49.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.86L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Filly by Hanseatic making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on January 27. Jumpouts suggest a big debut is on the cards.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:47.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Zac Spain | 0:49.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jye Mcneil | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third race start. Promising on debut led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brilliant Horizon carrying 57kg at $16. Went for a spell before returning faded in the straight ran last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1300m, 7 len behind Get Honor with 57kg at $7. Meets some handy ones here, so needs to improve on first-up effort but only other run was good.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 173 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:18.87 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Caitlin Hollowood | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Isabelle Laveglia | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:13.16 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th in a small field at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1100m, 9 len behind Blaze Away carrying 56kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | B Kennedy | 0:47.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 56kg | 1:05.32 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |