Cranbourne Race 3

Woodlands Stud Pace

Stake: $7,200

THE VILLAIN (2) had put together a string of strong performances then added to the list last start when he finished second over 2080m at this track, beaten 1.75 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a comparable field so he is capable of getting the job done. MIKISPUR (3) finished second at this track two runs ago before finishing sixth at his latest appearance over 2080m at this track, beaten 10 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. GOODTIME CAPTAIN (7) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 1660m at Hamilton. Should run a big race. Something for the Multiples: JUST PEDRO (5)

Distance: 2080m
Class: NR 47 to 52
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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The Villain (Fr1) x504773022
Trainer: Samantha Gangell (Cranbourne)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $25,920
Win / Place: 17% / 37%

Driver / Horse Combo

Driver In Form

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SECRET AGENDA (AUS)

Owners: S Gangell

100

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 5-3-3

Distance

7: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-1

Track

8: 1-2-1

Season

14: 2-3-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

29: 5-3-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

29: 5-3-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

6: 3-1-1

Driver Last 50

50: 9-9-8

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m second behind Evileye at this track over 2080m NR 50 to 55 last start. Before that was beaten a nose second again at this track over 1609m in NR 47 to 52 on March 29. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	3/4/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Josh Duggan	2:33.70	1:58.9	0.67L	$14	5	NR 50 to 55	$7,200	$1,080	1. Evileye 2. The Villain 3. Just Incredible
2nd of 8	29/3/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	James Herbertson	1:58.80	1:58.8	0.04L	$5.00	14	NR 47 to 52	$7,200	$1,080	1. Im Wesley 2. The Villain 3. Blazin Heaven NZ
11th of 12	15/3/26	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Taylor Youl	2:29.70	1:54.7	16.58L	$21	21	NR 50 to 55	$7,200	$168	1. Heatseeker 2. To The Nines 3. Wicked Wizard
3rd of 9	22/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Taylor Youl	2:31.60	1:57.3	6.73L	$15	14	NR 48 to 53	$7,200	$720	1. Caledonian Ranger 2. Pistol Pearce 3. The Villain
7th of 11	8/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Taylor Youl	2:32.80	1:58.2	4.57L	$6.50	10	NR 47 to 52	$7,200	$168	1. Bulletproof Kid 2. Davolas Legacy NZ 3. Jilliby Selwood
7th of 10	29/1/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Taylor Youl	2:03.00	1:55.8	3.61L	$19	8	NR 48 to 53	$7,200	$168	1. Cheys Angel 2. Blackindeed 3. Ollies Medal

Mikispur (Fr2) 4566x77626
Trainer: Samantha Gangell (Cranbourne)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $59,773
Win / Place: 12% / 47%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: ONEDIN SPUR (NZ)

Owners: Cranbourne Club 21 Ltd (Mgr: D A Scott)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 7-14-5

Distance

17: 2-5-1

Trk/Dst

7: 2-2-0

Track

12: 2-3-0

Season

12: 1-2-0

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

55: 7-14-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

55: 7-14-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-11-5

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2080m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1 beaten 10 m by Evileye (2:33.70) in NR 50 to 55 on April 3 at $3.30. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2080m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.2 beaten a head by Pistol Pearce (2:33.80) in NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $17. Looks very hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	3/4/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Liam Older	2:33.70	1:58.9	3.72L	$3.30f	5	NR 50 to 55	$7,200	$168	1. Evileye 2. The Villain 3. Just Incredible
2nd of 8	29/3/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Liam Older	2:33.80	1:59.0	0.07L	$17	22	NR 53 to 58	$8,400	$1,260	1. Pistol Pearce 2. Mikispur 3. Ruby Wingate
6th of 6	7/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	2:43.20	1:57.2	9.33L	$31	13	NR up to 57	$9,600	$192	1. Ravishing Ruby NZ 2. Mister Americano 3. Popcornfriday
7th of 10	22/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Josh Duggan	2:30.50	1:56.4	10.33L	$26	14	NR 54 to 59	$7,200	$168	1. Wild Card NZ 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Auckland Red
7th of 7	8/2/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Josh Duggan	1:54.60	1:54.6	6.10L	$34	112	NR 53 to 58	$7,200	$168	1. Rolinginthedeep 2. Maas Betting Again 3. Fire Marshall
112 Day Spell
6th of 8	19/10/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Anthony Butt	1:53.70	1:53.7	3.16L	$26	14	NR 53 to 58	$9,600	$192	1. Ferrigno 2. Fearless Writer 3. Major Bert

Monsieur Flamel (Fr3) 6711970557
Trainer: Stephen Clarke (Ross Creek)
Driver: Alex Ashwood (C)
Prize Money: $87,347
Win / Place: 14% / 32%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ISABELLE DELACOUR (AUS)

Owners: S R Clarke

Rating

Stats

Career

100: 14-7-11

Distance

8: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

9: 3-1-1

Season

22: 5-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-2

Mobile

100: 14-7-11

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

100: 14-7-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-5-3

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat beaten 45 m by Sanchez (2:00.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 9 at $34. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1680m at Terang beaten 15 m by Morris Brown (1:59.60) in NR up to 55 on March 27 at $151. Unlikely to threaten.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	9/4/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Connor Clarke	2:00.10	1:53.1	16.02L	$34	13	0W/15 0K stake	$9,600	$192	1. Sanchez 2. Insider Trading 3. Morris Brown
5th of 11	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Reagan Clarke	1:59.60	1:54.5	5.76L	$151	8	NR up to 55	$9,600	$288	1. Morris Brown 2. The Art Of Success 3. Keayang Sweetheart
5th of 9	19/3/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Reagan Clarke	2:04.00	1:56.7	2.90L	$26	4	NR up to 55	$7,200	$216	1. Morris Brown 2. Foregone Conclusion NZ 3. Muselet
12th of 12	15/3/26	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Reagan Clarke	2:29.70	1:54.7	19.00L	$101	11	NR 50 to 55	$7,200	$168	1. Heatseeker 2. To The Nines 3. Wicked Wizard
7th of 8	4/3/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Connor Clarke	1:59.80	1:56.9	2.79L	$34	10	NR up to 59	$7,200	$168	1. Ooh Ah Listah 2. Nomorelying 3. Major Bye
9th of 10	22/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Reagan Clarke	2:30.50	1:56.4	14.80L	$18	10	NR 54 to 59	$7,200	$168	1. Wild Card NZ 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Auckland Red

Just Pedro (Fr4) 9x08862154
Trainer: Jeff Tabone (Ingliston)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $22,920
Win / Place: 14% / 21%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: A VICTOR (AUS)

Owners: J Tabone, J W Budd, L Tabone, J Russo, B Abel

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-2-0

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

Season

8: 1-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

28: 4-2-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

28: 4-2-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-5-10

Comments

Won three starts back at Ballarat over 2200m NR 45 to 50 on March 5. Last time out 4th (Fr5) over 2080m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.3 beaten 13 m by Muselet (2:33.10) in NR 45 to 50 on April 3 at $14. Can make amends.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	3/4/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Tabone	2:33.10	1:58.4	5.06L	$14	22	NR 45 to 50	$7,200	$360	1. Muselet 2. Blazin Heaven NZ 3. Clives Girl
5th of 6	12/3/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Craig Demmler	2:03.50	1:57.6	16.43L	$9.50	7	NR 48 to 51	$7,200	$216	1. Breathe Easy 2. Regal Rock NZ 3. The Golden Hook
1st of 9	5/3/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Craig Demmler	2:41.40	1:58.0	0.04L	$17	9	NR 45 to 50	$7,200	$3,984	1. Just Pedro 2. Wichita Kansas 3. Flying Sparks
2nd of 11	24/2/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Jack	2:00.60	1:54.8	3.27L	$3.90	5	NR 43 to 48	$4,800	$768	1. Eastbro Jesse 2. Just Pedro 3. Keayang Santiago
6th of 10	19/2/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Craig Demmler	2:39.40	1:56.6	1.64L	$34	34	NR 43 to 49	$4,800	$144	1. Super Code 2. Morris Brown 3. Wichita Kansas
34 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	16/1/26	Geelong	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Craig Demmler	2:37.30	2:00.6	8.10L	$18	8	NR up to 49	$4,800	$144	1. Too The Max 2. Huxham Chubb 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill

Foregone Conclusion Nz (Fr5) 2634424675
Trainer: Stephen Clarke (Ross Creek)
Driver: Reagan Clarke (C)
Prize Money: $142,016
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: ASKMENOW (NZ)

Owners: S R Clarke

Rating

Stats

Career

187: 21-22-19

Distance

21: 2-0-3

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

8: 2-0-1

Season

32: 2-4-2

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Mobile

183: 20-21-19

Standing

4: 1-1-0

All-Weather

186: 21-22-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:55.78

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

55: 9-3-7

Driver Last 50

50: 5-5-8

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 8th-13.04 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Animado (2:04.00) in NR 46 to 51 on April 15 at $9.50. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 4th-4.76 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Lougle (1:57.70) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $101. Expecting a much better run this time.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 11	15/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Connor Clarke	2:04.00	1:56.0	2.23L	$9.50	7	NR 46 to 51	$7,200	$216	1. Animado 2. Senna Storm 3. Maxbeca
7th of 9	8/4/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Reagan Clarke	1:57.70	1:54.8	3.61L	$101	5	0W/15 0K stake	$9,600	$192	1. Lougle 2. Rabada 3. Dressed In Gold NZ
6th of 11	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Connor Clarke	2:10.30	1:57.5	3.23L	$4.00	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$168	1. Roblen Ranger 2. Bettorsweetvictory 3. Huxham Chubb
4th of 11	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Brent Murphy	1:59.60	1:54.5	3.49L	$26	8	NR up to 55	$9,600	$480	1. Morris Brown 2. The Art Of Success 3. Keayang Sweetheart
2nd of 9	19/3/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Connor Clarke	2:04.00	1:56.7	1.00L	$5.00	4	NR up to 55	$7,200	$1,080	1. Morris Brown 2. Foregone Conclusion NZ 3. Muselet
4th of 11	15/3/26	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Connor Clarke	1:56.00	1:56.0	2.75L	$71	11	NR up to 59	$14,400	$720	1. Our Art Work 2. Cheers Poverty 3. Telern Lofty

Goodtime Captain (Fr6) 433558x453
Trainer: I M Slater (Elliminyt)
Driver: Josh Duggan
Prize Money: $16,631
Win / Place: 8.70% / 26%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: LUVUMOVES (AUS)

Owners: J A Slater, I M Slater

100

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 2-0-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

10: 0-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

23: 2-0-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

23: 2-0-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.05

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

22: 2-0-4

Driver Last 50

50: 5-7-10

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 14 m by Rocknroll Willow (1:56.70) in 0-2 WINs on April 13 at $71. Bold showing expected again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 12	13/4/26	Hamilton	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Josh Duggan	1:56.70	1:53.2	5.35L	$71	6	0-2 WINs	$9,600	$960	1. Rocknroll Willow 2. Backbeach Peter 3. Goodtime Captain
5th of 8	7/4/26	Mount Gambier	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jason Glynn	2:08.40	1:56.1	9.74L	$14	9	2 LIFETIME WINS	$6,000	$119	1. Backbeach Peter 2. Cee Whos Bettor NZ 3. Famished
4th of 8	29/3/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Josh Duggan	1:58.80	1:58.8	2.27L	$8.00	140	NR 47 to 52	$7,200	$360	1. Im Wesley 2. The Villain 3. Blazin Heaven NZ
140 Day Spell
2nd of 6	17/3/26	Melton	2240m			-	Josh Duggan	2:49.30	-	0.41L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Just Incredible 2. Goodtime Captain 3. Rockinthekasba
8th of 11	9/11/25	St Arnaud	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Duggan	2:08.90	1:59.2	15.76L	$23	13	NR 52 to 57	$7,200	$168	1. Williams 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. Jilliby Kymy Lou
5th of 9	27/10/25	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Duggan	2:11.30	1:58.0	0.97L	$11	10	NR 53 to 58	$7,200	$216	1. Major Blitz 2. We Favour Rosie 3. Ruby Wingate

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: driver asking horse for extra effort

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