Cranbourne

Tomorrow, October 16, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

HEDJET (9) was an impressive winner last time over 1447m at Geelong, leading throughout and putting 3 lengths on his rivals. Won like a horse who is more than capable of being a force at this level. CROCODILE (6) has been about the money at each run this prep, the latest offering a second over 1600m at Ballarat. Should be ready to show his best now so he will be tough to beat. MISS CASTELVECCHIO (4) has already won a couple of races this time and performed well in better races than this, so she warrants major respect from the good draw. KASTUN STAR (3) has been in sparkling form, scoring two wins on end only to miss the frame last time over 1600m at Bendigo. Back to the scene of his victory two runs back. Has a win and three minor placings at this journey from five starts and is expected to run well. VENETIAN CHOICE (10) really bounced off the first-up run to win nicely last start and can go on with it up in trip here.

9. Hedjet
6. Crocodile
4. Miss Castelvecchio

Win Only

9. 9. Hedjet
J: BEN MELHAMT: CLINTON MCDONALD
F: 72x21
Price History:
3.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on September 10 over 1429m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Zoehrer with 59.5kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; won by 3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 1447m on a soft track defeating Silky Seth carrying 59.5kg at $1.75. Big win last start and drawn to go back-to-back.
6. 6. Crocodile
J: BEN ALLENT: CIARON MAHER
F: 9x232
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 in a Bm66 at Ballarat on September 30 over 1600m, neck behind Yauson carrying 58.5kg at $4. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Bm62 at Sale on September 13 over 1415m, long-neck behind Miss Castelvecchio carrying 59kg at $3.50. Been good in three runs this time, so should be around the mark again.
12. 12. Autumn Rainbow
J: LUKE NOLENT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 5x1
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Third race start. First start from last on the turn 5th of 8 in a 2yo Hcp at Caulfield on May 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Obambulate carrying 56kg at $13. Went for a spell before returning favourite; won by a head in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1400m defeating Tuzemak with 56kg at $2.60. Back in great shape and is one of the chances.
4. 4. Miss Castelvecchio
J: JYE MCNEILT: CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
F: 41712
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently 2nd in a small field in a Bm70 at Mornington on September 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Savitri carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck in a Bm62 at Sale on September 13 over 1415m defeating Let It Beel carrying 60kg at $4. Recent form looks good for this.
10. 10. Venetian Choice
J: BILLY EGANT: GREG EURELL
F: 59x61
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 in a Cl1 at Geelong on September 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Imperial Award with 56.5kg at $8. Last start won by 0.8 len in a Bm62 at Ballarat on September 30 over 1400m defeating Tempt The Gods carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. One of the major players.
1. 1. Itsukushima
J: JACKSON RADLEYT: BEN
F: 3x783
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 3rd of 9 in a Bm66 at this track on September 25 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Kastun Star with 58kg at $31. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Veyepee carrying 59.5kg at $51. Not far from the winner last time and is worth keeping safe.
11. 11. Two Sigma
J: ZAC SPAINT: REECE GOODWIN
F: 40143
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Bm62 at this track on October 9 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Savannah Chill with 58kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 11 in a Bm62 at Sale on September 13 over 1732m, 2.5 len behind Korobeiniki carrying 58kg at $15. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
7. 7. Finance Shogun
J: JOE BOWDITCHT: SHEA EDEN
F: 92526
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run led to the turn then faded ran second last of 7 in a Bm66 at Pakenham Synthetic on October 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cashout carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 9 in a Bm66 at this track on September 25 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Kastun Star with 59kg at $10. This is no easier and he may struggle again.
8. 8. Glenfinnan
J: JAMIE MOTTT: LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
F: 5x520
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Most recently ran second last of 12 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 4 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Our Justify with 59kg at $15. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind In'kantosstar carrying 55kg at $15. Can improve on recent efforts.
3. 3. Kastun Star
J: DANIEL STACKHOUSET: JASON WARREN
F: x3118
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last start 8th of 12 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Our Justify carrying 60kg at $17. The start before that won by 0.8 len in a Bm66 at this track on September 25 over 1600m defeating Finance Shogun with 58kg at $7. Not a great draw again but represents a major threat.
2. 2. Rogan
J: JAKE NOONANT: CLIFF BROWN
F: x946x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
130
Verdict
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Mornington Bm66 June 8 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind The Devil In Her with 61kg at $15. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Oceana Dream with 54.5kg at $71. Prefer to see how he returns.
13. 13. Sheer Lunacy
J: LACHLAN KINGT: BEN BRISBOURNE
F: 55147
Price History:
126.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 12 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 1 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Overpriced carrying 59.5kg at $61. Before that got back early 4th of 8 in a Bm56 at Wodonga on September 1 over 1590m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Two Sigma with 60.5kg at $7. Others preferred at this stage.

Non-Runners

5. 5. Overpriced
J: SHERIDAN CLARKET: DEAN BINAISSE
F: 10301
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start won by 0.5 len in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 1 over 1700m on a heavy track defeating Just My Lot with 59.5kg at $9. The race before that ran second last of 11 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 17 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Kastun Star carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Saves best for wet tracks, so would need a downpour.

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