Cranbourne Race 1 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm (Bm66)
ITSUKUSHIMA (1) finally broke through for a much-deserved win last start here having finished runner-up in five previous starts. That was a 0-66 and this is a slight rise in grade but it looks very winnable again and he can go on with it. PHINEAS (5) wasn't far behind ITSUKUSHIMA there having won his maiden well here prior. He's still lightly raced and can continue to improve. SOTOMAYOR (4) has won two on the bounce, too good in a BM62 at Wangaratta last time out. This is a bit harder again but he should measure up. BLAKMAX (2) is going better than it looks. The placing at Pakenham in a BM70 two back reads well for this. AUSTRATA (3) can be working home late.

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 66 February 6 over 1600m defeating Sumo Sandy with 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Moe Bm62 on January 25 over 1600m, head behind Flag Flyer carrying 60kg at $3.10. Confidence up and can win again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | BM0-66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Ethan Brown | 59.5kg | 1:36.47 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 25/01/2026 | 17 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 60kg | 1:38.46 | 3-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | BM0-66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 57.5kg | 1:36.61 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 60kg | 1:37.88 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Werribee | 1600m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 58kg | 1:39.02 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Soft 6 | Emily Pozman | 58kg | 1:40.90 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Celine Gaudray | 1:01.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:02.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Curse It carrying 60kg at $26. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on January 29 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Mometz carrying 60kg at $51. In the mix again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 60kg | 1:37.57 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 60kg | 1:37.74 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Hannah Edgley | 61kg | 1:23.68 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Geelong | 1400m | Good 3 | Craig Newitt | 62.5kg | 1:22.34 | 5-6-9 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Martin Kelly | 1:16.26 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 16/16 | 13/12/2025 | 63 | BM84 3U | $100,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:09.03 | 16-16-16 | 13 |
| 13.3L | $201.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 161 | CL6 3U | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 3 | Rory Hutchings | 60kg | 1:09.03 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on January 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Taka Speed carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on January 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sumo Sandy carrying 60kg at $10. Place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:51.39 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 60kg | 1:38.78 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/12/2025 | 17 | BM70 | $80,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1500m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 58.5kg | 1:28.72 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/15 | 10/12/2025 | 80 | BM70 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:25.37 | 10-12-5 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 1:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Ben Allen | 56kg | 1:01.57 | - | 0 |
| 6.58L | $0.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/09/2025 | 23 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Flemington | 1630m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:38.93 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2025 | 4 | BM64 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 60kg | 1:37.16 | 7-6-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on February 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Itsukushima with 58kg at $8. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1600m defeating Animal with 59.5kg at $2.30. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 15 | BM0-66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Fred W Kersley | 58kg | 1:36.47 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:37.96 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:25.14 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 21/12/2025 | 129 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1415m | Soft 5 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:25.63 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:45.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liana Wood | 0:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | 13 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Soft 6 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:39.17 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/13 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Soft 7 | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:25.99 | 9-11-6 | 13 |
| 3.4L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Curse It carrying 59kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sale Bm66 on February 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lucky Lucky Boom carrying 59.5kg at $12. Rough chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/02/2026 | 8 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 59kg | 1:37.57 | 6-8-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1600m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:37.00 | 5-8-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1500m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 62kg | 1:32.24 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Nadia Daniels | 60kg | 1:38.17 | 5-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 59kg | 1:29.51 | 9-9-4 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 98 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 3 | Zac Spain | 61.5kg | 1:17.64 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Maddison Morris | 1:00.11 | - | 0 |
| 4.82L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Maddison Morris | 0:45.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |