Cranbourne Race 1 - The Valley @ Southside Cranbourne Mdn Plate
SONDERA (11) has hit the line nicely in her two runs back and should be hitting her straps third-up with McNeil taking over in the saddle. Suspect she relishes her first look at the mile. QUEMAX (5) is the main danger after making solid ground from well back at Sale. Gets the chance to settle closer from the inside draw and if the gap appears she can give this a big shake. PARERA (4) was only beaten 1.5L at Mornington after racing wide and being steadied. Has found the maiden win elusive so far, but with expected improvement third-up, she's one to keep in mind. PROPELLANT (8) is a Smart Missile gelding on debut for the Douglas camp. Has jumped out well in readiness and can make his presence felt immediately.
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain rather than poor when seventh at Warrnambool last start, beaten just over four lengths after holding his spot to the turn and failing to quicken. The start prior third at Pakenham Synthetic reads better, and he has placed twice around 1600m. Wide draw and plain last-start finish make him more a place chance than a win push.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 15/10/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:43.45 | 3-2-7 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:38.22 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Soft 5 | Lachlan King | 59.5kg | 1:29.19 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:12.60 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 155 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:10.57 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Emily Pozman | 0:59.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Emily Pozman | 0:45.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten a long way in both runs this campaign, finishing last at Kilmore by 21 lengths after racing wide and also last at this track two back when big odds. The 3kg claim and third-up fitness are small positives, and his 1600m record contains placings, but he comes from country grade into a harder meeting and must improve sharply. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1462m | Soft 5 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:30.90 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 107 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:24.55 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Luca Remondet | 1:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Valentin Le Boeuf | 1:04.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:35.06 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 59.5kg | 1:41.92 | 6-2-4 | 14 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/06/2026 | 17 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 7 | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:45.70 | 2-1-3 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1612m | Soft 6 | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:43.87 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive fourths, most recently at St Arnaud when beaten three lengths after moving into the race before failing to go on. He was unwanted in the market at Pakenham Synthetic start prior in a Mdn and raced keenly before finishing just under three lengths away. Country form now meets a harder assignment, so he has to find a sharper finish. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1550m | Good 4 | Darryl Horner Jnr | 59.5kg | 1:35.59 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2026 | 30 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:23.96 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 6 | Ben Price | 58kg | 1:16.92 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $201.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1200m | Soft 7 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:11.15 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1200m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 58kg | 1:12.52 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/06/2026 | 65 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 0:58.36 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back from a metro meeting after a sound fourth at Mornington, beaten a length and a half, with the stewards noting he raced wide and was steadied near the 300m. He was third at Pakenham Synthetic start prior in a Mdn, though beaten just over seven lengths. Long maiden record keeps the confidence in check.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/10/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:32.50 | 6-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2026 | 171 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:24.54 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Sam Kennedy | 1:04.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:52.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Soft 6 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:39.91 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | 24 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:31.28 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 90 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:26.61 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1500m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59.5kg | 1:30.10 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a clear step forward at Sale last start, finishing fifth in a Mdn and beaten two lengths after beginning awkwardly and working home from well back. His Seymour debut over 1200m was fair without being threatening, so the extra race experience is important. The mile is new, but third-up with barrier one gives him a strong winning platform.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Soft 6 | Damien Thornton | 59.5kg | 1:25.96 | 11-11-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 59.5kg | 1:11.04 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Damian Lane | 1:01.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft | Damian Lane | 1:01.67 | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Houston
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last preparation with a sixth at Pakenham, beaten over 19 lengths at big odds after being slow away and weakening. His previous run at this track was also well held, finishing fifth and beaten over 15 lengths. Last campaign ended with two heavy defeats, so he has plenty to find fresh.
Last Starts 217 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 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 2550m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 57.5kg | 2:44.21 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 43 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2540m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 59kg | 2:41.39 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 2500m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 57.5kg | 2:42.25 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 58kg | 2:11.59 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1500m | Good | Natz Blacker | 1:37.28 | - | 0 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 06/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Colac | 2010m | Good 3 | Logan Mcneil | 58kg | 2:04.06 | 11-11-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Harry Grace | 1:15.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a genuine wide-run excuse at Yarra Valley last start, but the result was still an eighth, beaten over 16 lengths, and that country form now comes to a harder meeting. Geelong run prior was better, though others look stronger.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/10/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1968m | Soft 5 | Liana Wood | 56.5kg | 2:04.55 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Liana Wood | 56.5kg | 1:31.47 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1615m | Good 4 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:40.88 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Soft 6 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:11.69 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/08/2026 | 145 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:09.81 | 6-8-12 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/03/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sally Wynne | 59.5kg | 1:13.31 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sally Wynne | 0:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liana Wood | 0:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut with limited race evidence but enough trial grounding to warrant respect, the latest a close third at Mornington after also placing in a Mornington trial beforehand. Clayton Douglas has a measured debut record from the supplied figures, and Jake Noonan rides. Market will guide, but he has a genuine place profile on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Jamie Mott | 1:03.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Beau Mertens | 0:53.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Damien Thornton | 0:52.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Jamie Mott | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Beau Mertens | 0:47.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Mccabe
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Pakenham a week ago, beaten ten lengths after racing wide early, and she was big odds there after also starting big odds when eighth at Mornington. The drop from a metro meeting is some relief, but she is unplaced from 20 starts overall and has no placings from three tries around 1600m. Others bring far stronger claims. Can't entertain.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | MDN FM 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Soft 6 | Logan Mcneil | 58kg | 1:25.61 | 2-2-11 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Liana Wood | 54.5kg | 1:32.50 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:22.96 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Adam Mccabe | 58kg | 1:28.47 | 9-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/13 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Adam Mccabe | 58kg | 1:12.54 | 10-10-4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Adam Mccabe | 57.5kg | 0:59.33 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tyla Piggin | 1:00.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built the right platform this campaign, finishing fourth at Bendigo on soft ground before a strong second at Kyneton in a Mdn, beaten just over two lengths after looming and fighting on. The 1600m is new, but she is third-up, lightly raced and rated on top of the recent form. Untested at 1600m, but third-up she sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1479m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 56kg | 1:28.81 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2026 | 143 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 7 | Fred W Kersley | 56kg | 1:18.66 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Fred W Kersley | 0:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Fred W Kersley | 0:48.09 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 7 | Zac Lloyd | 55kg | 1:05.30 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |