Cranbourne Race 5

Hygain Pace

Stake: $4,800

ARE WEASLEY (6) went back last start and didn't measure up when 40 metres from the winner in seventh at Melton over 2240m. Has failed to fire since he was in the placings at Stawell on April 3. Leading hope if anywhere near his best. TUPELO BEACH (3) went back last start then worked home in good style to finish just a head from the winner in third at Bendigo over 2150m, that run following his seventh at the same circuit two runs back. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. BONA KHAN (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1710m at Ballarat. ALPHA CRUCIS (7) is worth considering if he can recapture the form from two starts back that saw him finish third over 1609m at this track.

Distance: 2080m
Class: NR 40 to 46
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Binalong Bay (Fr1) 4006055350
Trainer: L Burrell (Ingliston)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $22,316
Win / Place: 5.26% / 21%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: TIPSY GAMBLER (NZ)

Owners: L Burrell

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 2-3-3

Distance

14: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

17: 1-1-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

38: 2-3-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

38: 2-3-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-11-5

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Sr3) over 2200m at Ballarat, well beaten by Precious Belle (2:43.00) in NR 38 to 42 on April 9 at $14. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track was 7th-13.9 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lazenby (1:58.60) in NR 40 to 45 on April 3 at $8.50. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

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 5	11/4/26	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Blake Pace	2:30.80	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ileana 2. Binalong Bay 3. Swaywithsierra
10th of 10	9/4/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jordan Leedham	2:43.00	1:59.2	42.19L	$14	6	NR 38 to 42	$4,800	$144	1. Precious Belle NZ 2. Shiralee 3. Freak Out
5th of 7	3/4/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Liam Older	1:58.60	1:58.6	2.53L	$8.50	9	NR 40 to 45	$4,800	$144	1. Lazenby 2. Star Ruler NZ 3. Alpha Crucis
3rd of 8	25/3/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jordan Leedham	2:38.10	1:58.3	1.71L	$9.50	17	NR 41 to 46	$4,800	$498	1. Home And Dry NZ 2. Final Bow 3. Binalong Bay
5th of 7	8/3/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	2:03.20	1:57.3	18.25L	$4.60	6	NR up to 45	$4,800	$144	1. Cresco Threepeat 2. Home And Dry NZ 3. Bouy
5th of 10	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ewa Justice	2:04.10	1:58.9	1.04L	$3.50	6	NR up to 42	$7,200	$216	1. Watch It Happen 2. Easy Rolling 3. Quick Decision

Tupelo Beach (Fr2) 5356682773
Trainer: John Tormey (Junortoun)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $145,652
Win / Place: 8.50% / 34%

9 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: MY TUPELO HONEY (NZ)

Owners: A Tormey

100

Rating

Stats

Career

153: 13-16-24

Distance

16: 3-3-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-2-1

Track

11: 0-3-2

Season

20: 0-2-3

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

6: 2-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-0-1

Mobile

153: 13-16-24

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

153: 13-16-24

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

3: 1-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 7-5-10

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-6.07 at the bell, beaten a head by Miss Piggy Wiggy (2:39.40) in NR up to 45 on April 8 at $7. Leading player.

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
3rd of 10	8/4/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jordan Leedham	2:39.40	1:59.3	0.07L	$7.00	21	NR up to 45	$4,800	$498	1. Miss Piggy Wiggy 2. Salsboy 3. Tupelo Beach
7th of 8	18/3/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jack Laugher	1:59.10	1:56.1	3.38L	$4.80	8	NR 43 to 46	$4,800	$144	1. Binalong Night 2. Miss Piggy Wiggy 3. Miki Mark
7th of 7	10/3/26	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:40.60	1:59.7	7.10L	$4.00	6	NR 43 to 48	$6,000	$168	1. Final Bow 2. Eagle Major 3. Clives Girl
2nd of 8	4/3/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Laugher	2:39.70	1:59.5	1.00L	$3.60	15	NR up to 49	$4,800	$768	1. Savon De Roche 2. Tupelo Beach 3. Midnight Mojo
8th of 9	17/2/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jack Laugher	2:42.90	1:59.7	10.71L	$11	11	NR 44 to 49	$4,800	$144	1. Byrneside Boom 2. Calivil 3. Eagle Major
6th of 10	6/2/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Ellen Tormey	2:00.60	1:57.6	4.01L	$19	8	NR up to 50	$7,200	$168	1. Feel The Reign 2. Speedy Healey 3. Miss Piggy Wiggy

Tophut Johny (Fr3) 4966766185
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $184,380
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

Driver In Form

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MR FEELGOOD (USA)

Dam: JESSE GRANT (AUS)

Owners: E Holmes

Rating

Stats

Career

238: 29-30-31

Distance

30: 5-7-3

Trk/Dst

12: 2-2-3

Track

20: 2-2-4

Season

32: 4-2-4

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Mobile

238: 29-30-31

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

238: 29-30-31

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

19: 1-3-4

Driver Last 50

50: 9-9-8

Comments

Won three starts back at Kilmore over 1690m NR up to 45 on March 26. Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 24 m by Aveiro (2:01.90) in NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $34. A better run is on the cards.

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
5th of 12	9/4/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jack Laugher	2:01.90	1:54.7	9.18L	$34	6	NR 43 to 48	$4,800	$144	1. Aveiro 2. Allgood Vinnie 3. Woodlea Diego NZ
8th of 11	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:11.30	1:58.4	3.87L	$18	8	NR up to 49	$6,000	$168	1. Optimal 2. Are Weasley 3. Village Voice
1st of 8	26/3/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:05.60	1:59.6	3.38L	$1.90f	8	NR up to 45	$4,800	$2,400	1. Tophut Johny 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Atomic Glory
6th of 8	18/3/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	1:59.10	1:56.1	2.60L	$18	8	NR 43 to 46	$4,800	$144	1. Binalong Night 2. Miss Piggy Wiggy 3. Miki Mark
6th of 7	10/3/26	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	2:40.60	1:59.7	6.73L	$26	6	NR 43 to 48	$6,000	$168	1. Final Bow 2. Eagle Major 3. Clives Girl
7th of 8	4/3/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Alford	2:39.70	1:59.5	9.07L	$41	15	NR up to 49	$4,800	$144	1. Savon De Roche 2. Tupelo Beach 3. Midnight Mojo

Bona Khan (Fr4) 7087517634
Trainer: J F Pengelly (Elaine)
Driver: Taylor Ford
Prize Money: $109,374
Win / Place: 11% / 34%

9 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: BONAVISTA BAY (AUS)

Dam: ROSIE KHAN (AUS)

Owners: A Pengelly, J F Pengelly, R Barrie, M Fraser, M Pengelly

Rating

Stats

Career

129: 15-13-16

Distance

25: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

14: 2-0-1

Track

35: 6-3-4

Season

20: 1-0-3

1st Up

7: 1-1-1

2nd Up

7: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-0-1

Mobile

129: 15-13-16

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

129: 15-13-16

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

23: 2-5-0

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat beaten 22 m by Aveiro (2:01.90) in NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $34. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1680m at Terang beaten 5 m by Admiralofthefleet (2:02.50) in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $26. One of the better chances.

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
4th of 12	9/4/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	T R Ford	2:01.90	1:54.7	8.29L	$34	13	NR 43 to 48	$4,800	$270	1. Aveiro 2. Allgood Vinnie 3. Woodlea Diego NZ
3rd of 10	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jason Lee	2:02.50	1:57.4	1.82L	$26	14	NR up to 47	$8,400	$840	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Shazza Love 3. Bona Khan
6th of 10	13/3/26	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	T R Ford	1:57.70	1:57.7	4.91L	$23	7	NR up to 47	$4,800	$144	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Janiebquick 3. Quick Decision
7th of 11	6/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	T R Ford	2:05.90	1:57.8	4.20L	$8.00	26	NR up to 45	$4,800	$144	1. Woodlea Diego NZ 2. Sasscilian 3. Taste It
1st of 7	8/2/26	Cranbourne	1145m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	T R Ford	1:19.90	-	0.78L	$4.40	9	NR 40 to 46	$4,800	$2,400	1. Bona Khan 2. Blissfull Lilly 3. Shiralee
5th of 10	30/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	T R Ford	2:05.40	1:57.3	2.57L	$11	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,800	$144	1. Woodlea Diego NZ 2. Yankee Gambler 3. Livermere

Are Weasley (Fr5) 3013262297
Trainer: Stephen Clarke (Ross Creek)
Driver: Reagan Clarke (C)
Prize Money: $28,314
Win / Place: 7.50% / 37%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: ISABELLE DELACOUR (AUS)

Owners: S R Clarke

100

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 3-8-4

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

17: 2-6-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

40: 3-8-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

40: 3-8-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.53

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

8: 1-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-5-8

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Backing up quickly after was well back in the run when 7th (Sr5) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton beaten 40 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:44.50) in NR up to 45 on April 15 at $3.60. The start before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1710m after racing wide at Ballarat beaten 35 m by Aveiro (2:01.90) in NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $3.50. Capable of a better showing.

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
7th of 12	15/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Connor Clarke	2:44.50	1:58.2	15.24L	$3.60	6	NR up to 45	$4,800	$144	1. Our Bella Lucia 2. Shiralee 3. The Ladybird NZ
9th of 12	9/4/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Connor Clarke	2:01.90	1:54.7	13.16L	$3.50	6	NR 43 to 48	$4,800	$144	1. Aveiro 2. Allgood Vinnie 3. Woodlea Diego NZ
2nd of 11	3/4/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Connor Clarke	2:11.30	1:58.4	0.07L	$4.80	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$930	1. Optimal 2. Are Weasley 3. Village Voice
6th of 10	27/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Glen Craven	2:02.50	1:57.4	4.46L	$5.50	8	NR up to 47	$8,400	$168	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Shazza Love 3. Bona Khan
2nd of 12	19/3/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Connor Clarke	2:04.90	1:57.5	4.09L	$3.60	4	NR up to 47	$4,800	$768	1. Shazza Love 2. Are Weasley 3. Normandy Nugget
3rd of 9	15/3/26	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Connor Clarke	2:35.50	1:59.2	0.67L	$1.22f	11	NR up to 42	$8,400	$840	1. Salsboy 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Are Weasley

Alpha Crucis (Fr6) x354619237
Trainer: Ken Tippet (Melton)
Driver: Ewa Justice (C)
Prize Money: $70,914
Win / Place: 9.09% / 35%

11 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK (CAN)

Dam: EBILIX (AUS)

Owners: S M Tippet, K L Tippet, K Murray, B Murray, J A Smyth, S V Tippet

Rating

Stats

Career

110: 10-12-17

Distance

26: 2-4-7

Trk/Dst

19: 1-3-6

Track

34: 3-3-9

Season

9: 1-1-2

1st Up

6: 1-0-2

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

110: 10-12-17

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

110: 10-12-17

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

29: 5-3-4

Driver Last 50

50: 5-4-9

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore was 9th-11.84 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Byrneside Boom (2:43.80) in NR up to 49 on April 16 at $9. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.6 beaten 3 m by Lazenby (1:58.60) in NR 40 to 45 on April 3 at $2.50. Can play a far greater role 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
7th of 10	16/4/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ewa Justice	2:43.80	2:00.9	4.24L	$9.00	13	NR up to 49	$4,800	$144	1. Byrneside Boom 2. Metro Memory 3. Blue Miki
3rd of 7	3/4/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Taylor Youl	1:58.60	1:58.6	1.08L	$2.50f	5	NR 40 to 45	$4,800	$498	1. Lazenby 2. Star Ruler NZ 3. Alpha Crucis
2nd of 8	29/3/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ewa Justice	2:36.70	2:01.2	0.78L	$6.50	41	NR 40 to 46	$4,800	$768	1. Inexorable 2. Alpha Crucis 3. Midnite Desire
41 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	16/2/26	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Michael Bellman	1:55.50	1:55.5	5.39L	$7.00	8	NR up to 45	$4,800	$144	1. No Emotion 2. Optimal 3. Insider Trading
1st of 11	8/2/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ewa Justice	2:32.40	1:57.9	1.90L	$3.60f	11	NR up to 39	$4,800	$2,400	1. Alpha Crucis 2. Bond Girl 3. Sir Candy Cloud
6th of 8	28/1/26	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ewa Justice	2:02.10	1:56.3	3.53L	$11	10	NR up to 49	$4,800	$144	1. Shaq 2. Final Bow 3. Kimchi

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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